The Simple and Smart SEO Show SEO Changes & Practical Website Updates | Follow Up Friday
In this Follow up Friday episode, hosted by Crystal Waddell, discussions revolved around recent developments in SEO, particularly Google's crackdown on Black Hat SEO techniques and the mass production of AI content for manipulating rankings.
Crystal highlighted the importance of due diligence in SEO practices and shared insights from guest Sophia Vega on managing bad backlinks and innovative strategies like being seen as alternatives to popular platforms for better search visibility.
The episode also emphasized the utility of podcasts for gaining backlinks and concluded with philosophical reflections on the value of the journey over outcomes.
Crystal also invited listeners to join the SEO squad for further support and guidance.
00:00 Welcome to Follow Up Fridays: A Week in SEO
00:13 The Impact of Google's Crackdown on Black Hat SEO (Latest Update)
00:42 Sophia Vega's Insights on SEO and Backlinks
01:47 Practical SEO Strategies and Personal Reflections
03:59 Join the SEO Squad: An Invitation
04:30 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Join SEO Squad
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